The nonprofit aims to kick off a fundraising campaign this fall and build an addition to accommodate larger exhibits, more visitors and lectures about the city’s shipbuilding past.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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South Portland welcomes food trucks on limited basis
Starting May 20, the popular rolling vendors can operate daily at Bug Light Park and the Wainwright Recreation Complex.
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Disaster averted for new ‘keeper’s cottage’ at Spring Point Light
A botched effort delays delivery of a new welcome center and gift shop built by students at Southern Maine Community College.
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Zoning changes near Maine Mall pave the way for residential projects
The South Portland City Council approves zoning amendments that would allow more than 500 housing units to be built on the west side of the city.
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South Portland neighbors voice opposition to affordable housing proposal
The South Portland Housing Authority wants to build 28 affordable apartments in Thornton Heights to help address the overall lack of housing in the city.
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Cape Elizabeth to hold hearing on possible 3.9% tax increase
The Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday on a proposed spending increase of 2.2%.
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South Portland council backs delay on marijuana businesses
The City Council takes an initial vote to renew the temporary ban despite the slow pace of regulatory action at the state level.
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Maine poet wins international prize for poem about husband’s dementia
The judge of the Ballymoe International Poetry Prize says she ‘fell hard and fast’ for Lee Sharkey’s poem ‘Letter to Al.’
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South Portland authority plans to add 104 housing units in tight rental market
The two housing projects would include both subsidized and just-below-market-rate apartments.
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South Portland considers extending marijuana moratorium
Some city councilors question the need since the Legislature isn’t expected to iron out state regulations governing marijuana operations until next year.